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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-11 Health Department Building Improvements Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications and (3) firms presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The committee recommends the selection of Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas
2. Redline Architecture, LLC, Laredo, Texas
3. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.9.1 Support the development of public health infrastructure including preventative services, emergency services, animal control, and veterinary care.
Policy 6.22.4 Design and build city facilities that are resource-efficient, sustainable, and promote long-term cost savings.
Policy 7.9.3 Ensure that health-related facilities are accessible, up-to-date, and compliant with health and safety standards.
Summary of alignment:
The Health Department Building Improvements Project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The project’s objectives to upgrade an essential health facility support multiple verbatim policies that emphasize improving public health infrastructure, ensuring accessibility, and bringing public facilities into compliance with modern standards.
The inclusion of design, environmental assessments, ADA compliance, and stakeholder involvement shows thoughtful integration of key planning themes such as public health, infrastructure resilience, equity, sustainability, and governance. The project not only addresses current facility deficiencies but also prepares the building to better serve the community into the future.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Five (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00PM as follows:
1. Able City, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in association with:
XA Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas
KCI Holdings, Inc., Laredo Texas
DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas
Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
Fire Protection Consulting Group, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
CCS International, Inc., Houston, Texas
MP Studios, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
2. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas in association with:
KCI Civil Engineering, Laredo Texas
Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas
Castle Engineering & Testing, Laredo, Texas
Fire Protection Consulting Group, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
3. Redline Architecture, LLC, Laredo, Texas in association with:
Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
EED Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
Daniel Gomez Engineering, Laredo, Texas
O’Connor Engineering & Science, Inc, Laredo, Texas
4. Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas in association with:
Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas
Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas
NRG Engineering, Corpus Christi, Texas
Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
Halff Associates, Inc., McAllen, Texas
O’Connor Engineering & Science, Inc, Laredo, Texas
5. Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas in association with:
Ford, Powell, & Carson, San Antonio, Texas
Lopez Salas Architects,
Lundy & Franke Engineering, San Antonio, Texas
I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.,
Combs Consulting Group, San Antonio, Texas
Project Cost Resources, Inc., Austin, Texas
C2 Landgroup, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
The City of Laredo is interested in developing the overall plan for the City of Laredo to improve the Health Department Building located at 2600 Cedar Avenue.
Scope of services includes, but it is not limited to the following:
Project Development Schedule
1. Preliminary/Schematic design, planning, assessments, environmental abatement services (lead, asbestos or mold), HVAC Assessment, renderings and modeling
2. Design Development and opinion of probable cost
3. Construction documents, specifications and estimates
4. Bid documents and contract award
5. Construction administration/oversight and progress meetings
6. Project close-out including as-built plans
7. Building Code(s) & Fire Code Review
8. Site visits, inspections and field observation reports
9. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) review, requirements and compliance
10. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is not required
11. Any permits, reports or documents required
12. Public involvement
13. Other required Architectural services as needed including but not limited to civil, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, landscaping, etc.
14. Overall Project Management
The current Health Department Building was constructed primarily for the purpose of providing public health services, including administrative offices, community health programs, and medical examination rooms. Over time, the facility's capacity and infrastructure have become outdated, and improvements are necessary to ensure continued compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as to accommodate
modern medical and administrative needs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact at this time.